BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Fjoslien was a native of Brandon, Minnesota and he owned and operated a farm nearby. He was elected to the state legislature in 1972. He also served on numerous committees including the Environment and Natural Resources...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Schrom was a native of Albany, Minnesota, where he lived and owned a farm at the time of the interview. In 1970 he was elected to the State Senate. He served on a number of commissions including Agriculture, Natural...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Strand was raised in Cyrus, Minnesota. He was a farmer in Cyrus and was elected to the state Senate in 1976. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Background. Initial involvement with powerline project. Pope County's involvement. Corridor...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Strand was raised in Cyrus, Minnesota. He was a farmer in Cyrus and was elected to the state Senate in 1976. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Background. Initial involvement with powerline project. Pope County's involvement. Corridor...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Olson earned a degree from the University of Minnesota in international relations. While he was in graduate school, he became involved in the anti-war movement of the 60s. He was a potter and taught pottery in a...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Lennick was born and raised in Minot, North Dakota. After graduating from high school, he worked for a utility company in the area and then joined the Army where he was a first lieutenant in the artillery. He attended...

Volume 3, Number 37, Issue 141. Focus Point was published and edited by Craig Lindahl-Urben. It included articles of interest to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) communities of Minnesota, especially the Twin Cities of Minneapolis...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: The Hedners were farmers from Pope County and were members of Families Are Concerned Too. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: How the Hedners first learned about the powerline. Routing of line-priority of DNR lands; I-94 route; how route...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Berg was born and raised in Traverse County. He lived and operated a farm in Chokio, Stevens County. From 1973 through 1976 he served in the State Senate. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Background; role in Senate and involvement...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Pick was a native of Wisconsin. She moved to Minneapolis in 1975 to attend school and work. While attending school on and off, she taught in special programs for emotionally disturbed children, worked in the theater, and...

In this interview, Ken Tilsen gives a brief account of his life as a Jewish Minnesotan and lawyer, touching also on Minnesota politics. He was born in Leipzig, North Dakota, to parents of eastern European heritage. An account is given as to why...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Tripp was a farmer from Belgrade in Stearns County. She was a protest leader and a candidate for Governor in 1978. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Learning about the powerline project. Involvement in Keep Towers Out, Counties United...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Hanson was raised on a farm and is a farmer in Pope County. He attended Alexandria Tech School and at the time of the interview was pursuing a degree at the University of Morris. In 1978, Hanson was the manager of Alice...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Hanson was raised on a farm and is a farmer in Pope County. He attended Alexandria Tech School and at the time of the interview was pursuing a degree at the University of Morris. In 1978, Hanson was the manager of Alice...

Appraisal Report on the Orville Nohre property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the Government Lots 3 and 4 and south half of northwest quarter Section 1-128-44. The report was prepared for Jon Stafsholt and includes property...

Appraisal report on the Noel Kjesbo property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, Government Lots 1 and 2 and south half, northeast quarter of Section 5-128-44. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Nelson had been a resident of Glenwood, Minnesota since 1964. He became Pope County attorney in 1966. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: How he became involved in powerline issue. Role in hearings. Sheriff Emmons and enforcement of...

Appraisal Report on the Archie Blume property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the southeast quarter Section 1-128-44. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation;...

Appraisal Report on the Robert Swenson property located in Delaware Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the southeast quarter Section 24-128-43. The report was prepared for Jon Stafsholt and inclludes property description, history, and valuation;...

Appraisal report on the Nelson property located in Land Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the SW quarter except part Section 18-127-41. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes property description, history, and valuation;...

Appraisal report on the Oscar C. Olson property located in Gorton Township, Grant County, Minnesota, south half, northwest quarter, north half, southwest quarter of Section 4-128-44. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Hagen was a farmer from Pope County and was president of Counties United for a Rural Environment (CURE). SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Background. How Hagen first learned about the the powerline project. Routing of line. Power...

Appraisal Report on the Donald Nelson property located in Delaware Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the northwest quarter Section 8-128-43. The report was prepared for Jon Stafsholt and includes property description, history, and valuation; maps...

Appraisal report on the Vernon Pochardt Property located in Roseville Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the SW quarter SE quarter Section 5-127-42. The report was prepared for Jon Stafsholt and includes property description, history, and...

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Jacobson was the public relations manager for United Power Association. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: First involvement with powerline project. Role as public relations manager when Jacobson first joined UPA. Public hearing...

Appraisal report on the Johnson property located in Land Township, Grant County, Minnesota, the southeast quarter Section 18 and the northeast quarter Section 19 all in 127-41. The report was prepared for Roger J. Nierengarten and includes...